Do we have a favorite grease gun?

[N8sToolz]

I have a Milwaukee grease gun, it works well and I like it. But I like to keep the manual pumpers around too. But It seems I keep replacing them, leaking or not pumping or the ends get messed up.

Usually I just grab them at the hardware or parts store. Does anyone make a premium grease gun? I see the ads for lock n lube. It's tempting.

My preference is a pistol grip with a hose.

 

[johninct]

My John Deere one is probably 40 years old. Also, use good grease and read the instructions on how to use it.

 

[JeepYJ]

Another vote for a Deere branded gun. It is heavy and doesn’t lose prime.
I have more grease guns than the average person, some were my dads. Most of them work fine, some are a little more finicky about getting the air out of them. Cheap ones are obviously not made for everyday use because they just feel like pieces of junk. Those I use for oddball grease that I only use occasionally on specific applications.
The Harbor Freight Hercules and Bauer battery guns are really good for the price. You can get battery adapters to run them with your yellow or red batteries if you already have a brand of battery tools.

 

[zmotorsports]

I have an old Proto pistol grip that I really like. About a year ago I purchased the pistol grip style from Lock N' Lube and quite like it.

More recently I purchased two Lincoln pneumatic and really like them. I just put the two most used greases in them and so far they are my new "go to's".

 

[mervyn]

NO ! I hate all grease guns !

 

[JeepYJ]

Here’s a link to the Deere grease gun. Wow those were like $30 just a few years ago.

TY26517: Pistol-Grip Black Grease Gun | TY26517

6,000 PSI Pistol Grip Grease Gun with 18" Flexible Whip Hose and Coupler

shop.deere.com

 

[NHtoolguy]

My "go-to" brand for manual grease guns and related accessories was always Lincoln. I also have a pistol-grip Plews that I like.

 

[freebirdwelds]

I have a Milwaukee grease gun, it works well and I like it. But I like to keep the manual pumpers around too. But It seems I keep replacing them, leaking or not pumping or the ends get messed up.

Usually I just grab them at the hardware or parts store. Does anyone make a premium grease gun? I see the ads for lock n lube. It's tempting.

My preference is a pistol grip with a hose.

I was leary about lock n lube, but I broke down and gave it a try on my Milwaukee. So far it works great, I've run a couple tubes of grease through it and I'm pleased with the results. Knowing how hard it is to use 2 hands all the time it was a real life saver. Give it a try hopefully you'll have the same results.

 

[R07AG]

I mainly use a Milwaukee M12 grease gun, but have a pistol grip for less common greases. I love the Milwaukee. Just makes it so easy.

 

[Kscardsfan]

I look for old ones at yard and estate sales because they're cheap and way better than 90% of what is on the shelf these days.

 

[jblnut]

We’ve been running Lincoln guns since forever and they’ve all been great. I haven’t gotten a new one in ages so I can’t speak to the new ones however.

I have an early 18v DeWalt battery gun and a newer 20v gun and they’re both pretty nice. I go through waaaaaaaay more grease with the battery guns than the ol hand pumpers. I like the hand pumpers better as you can hear it squirting out of whatever you’re greasing vs listening to the chug chug of the battery guns.

I have the Lock’N’Lube couplers on a few guns and like them. They restrict access and some fittings I still need a regular tip to get in.

 

[JeepYJ]

I was leary about lock n lube, but I broke down and gave it a try on my Milwaukee. So far it works great, I've run a couple tubes of grease through it and I'm pleased with the results. Knowing how hard it is to use 2 hands all the time it was a real life saver. Give it a try hopefully you'll have the same results.

He’s asking about LnL grease guns, not the couplers.
The couplers work fine and the knock off versions have worked just fine for me too. They’re especially good on lever guns so you can use both hands on the grease gun and still have a flexible hose.

 

[Codyboy]

I think it may have been the lock n lube I saw a video on. Looked pretty good.
I do need another one though and not interested in battery powered.
One issue I have is the "grease " seems to melt or separate and leak out making a mess.
What brand grease are y'all using? I think at the moment I valvoline.

 

[Wrench-Polisher]

Here’s a link to the Deere grease gun. Wow those were like $30 just a few years ago.

TY26517: Pistol-Grip Black Grease Gun | TY26517

6,000 PSI Pistol Grip Grease Gun with 18" Flexible Whip Hose and Coupler

shop.deere.com

it's a JD do I need to call JD dealer in order to be able to swap out grease tubes?

 

[Hobby_Man22]

Here’s a link to the Deere grease gun. Wow those were like $30 just a few years ago.

TY26517: Pistol-Grip Black Grease Gun | TY26517

6,000 PSI Pistol Grip Grease Gun with 18" Flexible Whip Hose and Coupler

shop.deere.com

Those are just basic grease guns at every oreilly and autozone. I probably have 4 of them. Take off the rubber cover becaise its going to fall off anyways

 

[OldnSlo]

Do I have to pick ONE? Pfffft! Different ones for different needs

 

[woody 73]

A big NO I also hate them all and I own about 8 of them, but the better ones by Lincoln last a bit better. I was thinking long and hard about either a Milwaukee or Dewalt battery powered grease gun, but I have not made up my mind as of yet. The person that said buy them at garage sales was spot on, but then again maybe I got bad ones who knows.

 

[GirlnAgarage]

I have a Milwaukee grease gun, it works well and I like it. But I like to keep the manual pumpers around too. But It seems I keep replacing them, leaking or not pumping or the ends get messed up.

Usually I just grab them at the hardware or parts store. Does anyone make a premium grease gun? I see the ads for lock n lube. It's tempting.

My preference is a pistol grip with a hose.

Do we (I) have a favorite grease gun?​

Yes, Lube Shuttle pistol grip w Lock n Lube coupler and swivel hose. Its the easiest darn grease gun to use and IMO more importantly, reload. In fact I reloaded a new cartridge yesterday to grease the tractor. Didn't fight, didn't get grease dropped on the floor, none on my pants, or hands, no cussing... am I really using a grease gun The answer is yes, yes I am. Lube Shuttle is just a better way.

The guys here turned me on to it when I made a similar post about grease guns a year or so ago. I haven't looked back.

 

[JeepYJ]

Those are just basic grease guns at every oreilly and autozone. I probably have 4 of them. Take off the rubber cover becaise its going to fall off anyways

Obviously Deere doesn’t make them but they are a quality made item. If you can find the OEM you can buy that version too. Here in the “I” states there are Deere dealers everywhere so it’s an easy place to get things.

 

[Brandon_oma#692]

Obviously Deere doesn’t make them but they are a quality made item. If you can find the OEM you can buy that version too. Here in the “I” states there are Deere dealers everywhere so it’s an easy place to get things.

Used to be involved with this. Most times the same item went in several different boxes with different names and price points. Occasionally A better item will be for one brand. Having multiple sources making the same item has made this a little bit of a **** shoot. Harbor freight uses different sku numbers for different suppliers. Many others do not do it so 2 of the same item might be different at stores that received different shipments. Also returns are received and checked then sent out. Entire skids of product with damaged boxes repacked to sell.

 

[WildBill]

Do we (I) have a favorite grease gun?​

Yes, Lube Shuttle pistol grip w Lock n Lube coupler and swivel hose. Its the easiest darn grease gun to use and IMO more importantly, reload. In fact I reloaded a new cartridge yesterday to grease the tractor. Didn't fight, didn't get grease dropped on the floor, none on my pants, or hands, no cussing... am I really using a grease gun The answer is yes, yes I am. Lube Shuttle is just a better way.

The guys here turned me on to it when I made a similar post about grease guns a year or so ago. I haven't looked back.

This! They are great, no grease dripping anywhere, gun is always clean, easy to load. I love mine.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

Obviously Deere doesn’t make them but they are a quality made item. If you can find the OEM you can buy that version too. Here in the “I” states there are Deere dealers everywhere so it’s an easy place to get things.

Autozone has them and they actually are OEM. I bet you that company makes most of them. They always seem to make small design changes on these things though. Ive had the best luck with pushing the plunger back in before the barrel is completely tightened up. After 3 or 4 pumps it should be pumping grease again. THAT is the trick. Its more about method than it is about gun design.

 

[Dave455]

Wanner.

Swiss made.

Nothing else comes close for quality.

You can buy them new, but they are costly, and as the design’s haven’t changed in decades there seems little point.

 

[Snapped-off]

I have an old Proto pistol grip that I really like. About a year ago I purchased the pistol grip style from Lock N' Lube and quite like it.

More recently I purchased two Lincoln pneumatic and really like them. I just put the two most used greases in them and so far they are my new "go to's".

I've had good luck with my 2 Lock n Lube guns. I've got the yellow and green. They drip a little bit during extreme heat, but I can't fault them for that.

 

[zmotorsports]

I've had good luck with my 2 Lock n Lube guns. I've got the yellow and green. They drip a little bit during extreme heat, but I can't fault them for that.

Same one I have and yes, drips a slight amount in the hot summer months, but less than some of the cheaper ones I have had. Similar to my Lincolns in fact. I don't know of any that don't drip at all in triple digit heat, at least none that I've owned or used over the past 38+ years.

 

[Steve_P]

I have a pistol grip Lincoln. Its 10+ years old and works fine. But I only grease 10 fittings a year. If I was greasing hundreds a year I'd have a cordless option.

 

[L.Cheapo]

I have MacNaught K32 grease guns. Probably nearing 10 years old. They were the only pistol grip grease guns I could find that were made in a first world country--Australia, of all places.

 

[vssjim]

My "go-to" brand for manual grease guns and related accessories was always Lincoln. I also have a pistol-grip Plews that I like.

SKF now owns Lincoln and Alemite and even Mityvac just as a side note

 

[engineer2]

I'm looking for a better mini grease gun, if you want to include them too.

 

[lotus_esprit]

I have MacNaught K32 grease guns. Probably nearing 10 years old. They were the only pistol grip grease guns I could find that were made in a first world country--Australia, of all places.

I have two Macnaught’s I purchased ten years ago on the promise that they were the best grease gun in the world. with both of them the spring loaded plunger doesn’t seem to seal against the tube perfectly, resulting in grease migrating to the low pressure side and giving the impression that it has run out of grease, however when the plunger is withdrawn it empties the migrated grease contents out of the rear of the gun and across the workbench.

 

[lotus_esprit]

Wanner.

Swiss made.

Nothing else comes close for quality.

You can buy them new, but they are costly, and as the design’s haven’t changed in decades there seems little point.

Wanner.

Antique.

Nothing else comes close for lack of capacity.

Surprised they still make them at all being self loading and if they still haven’t redesigned them to take cartridges and not having to feed that greasy chain back in the chamber then they don’t deserve to sell any at all.

 

[L.Cheapo]

I have two Macnaught’s I purchased ten years ago on the promise that they were the best grease gun in the world. with both of them the spring loaded plunger doesn’t seem to seal against the tube perfectly, resulting in grease migrating to the low pressure side and giving the impression that it has run out of grease, however when the plunger is withdrawn it empties the migrated grease contents out of the rear of the gun and across the workbench.

Well, that *****. According to my records, mine are now 7.5 years old. Still working fine, hope they continue to do so!

 

[lotus_esprit]

Those are just basic grease guns at every oreilly and autozone. I probably have 4 of them. Take off the rubber cover becaise its going to fall off anyways

In the UK the John Deere branded pistol grip grease guns are totally different, they are top quality units made in Germany (I believe by MATO), and currently my favourite gun out of the many I have used over the years

 

[KnurledNut]

I really like the design of my heavy duty Flexzilla. The super flexible cold weather resistant hose is a huge benefit. The barrel grip is more comfortable especially in cold temps.
Its also fairly lightweight compared to the vintage two I have at hand.

https://flexzilla.com/products/heav...rVAVuEFFd-r30ZvnfXpXYuyHNpgkU_-QeraJltE56PtS7

 

[Hobby_Man22]

Or if you do decide tighten the barrel all the way. Hold the trigger down when you push the plunger back in. Either way you have to do something to push the air out when you push the plunger back in. Otherwise it's just going to air lock and be useless

 

[Hobby_Man22]

I wish they could figure out s way to keep the grease off the gun. Everytime I touch one of those things, I get grease all over my hands. I have to put gloves on to keep the grease off

 

[jrsavoie]

I have a Milwaukee grease gun, it works well and I like it. But I like to keep the manual pumpers around too. But It seems I keep replacing them, leaking or not pumping or the ends get messed up.

Usually I just grab them at the hardware or parts store. Does anyone make a premium grease gun? I see the ads for lock n lube. It's tempting.

My preference is a pistol grip with a hose.

The locknlube end, doesn't fit on all of our grease zerks.

I'm looking for a good hand squeeze grease gun

We use the electric for things without seals.

With the hand squeeze grease gun I can tell when the spindles are full without blowing out a seal

 

[jrsavoie]

Well, that *****. According to my records, mine are now 7.5 years old. Still working fine, hope they continue to do so!

Mine are very old. At least 20 years old and starting to go bad, one by one..
I haven't bought a replacement yet, that I really liked

 

[zmotorsports]

I have MacNaught K32 grease guns. Probably nearing 10 years old. They were the only pistol grip grease guns I could find that were made in a first world country--Australia, of all places.

I didn't have a good experience with the MacNaught grease gun. I read the reviews of several members on this forum and didn't just buy one, I bought two based on the rave reviews. I was very disappointed and ended up selling them as quickly as possible. Then turned around and bought another Proto and the Lock N Lube pistol grip, which I very much like.

 

[danielbuck]

Lincoln with lock n lube nozzle.